Eating more highly processed food may increase the fat content in muscles and the risk of conditions such as arthritis.
Higher levels of ultra-processed food in the diet are associated with more fat in the muscles and a greater risk of conditions like osteoarthritis, recent research has found.'In an adult population at risk for, but without, knee or hip osteoarthritis, consuming ultra-processed foods is linked to increased fat within the thigh muscles,' said study author Dr. Zehra Akkaya, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, in a statement.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it causes joint pain, stiffness and swelling that can lead to changes in bones, cartilage and other joint tissues.It is most common in adults over the age of 45, and risk factors include repetitive joint stress or injury, being overweight and being female.'Osteoarthritis is an increasingly prevalent and costly global health issue,' said Akkaya. 'It is the largest contributor to non-cancer related healthcare costs in the U.S.
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